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Except for the "Athearn Growl", Genesis engines are good if you can afford them. Don't buy Bachmann or IHC diesels, they're poor quality from what I gather on other threads, and also be careful on those two companie's steamers, as well. This is truly a "you get what you pay for" hobby. Life Like Proto series engines are also good runners, the Proto 1000 line is now getting plastic, separate grab irons. I've also heard Stewart engines are very smooth runners. Other threads heve warned getting a locomotive that is under $80 is wasting your money, although I suspect that depends on the company. I have no experience with Atlas or Kato diesels, or anything in N scale. If you see an engine you want at a train show or LHS, ask if you can see the model run before you buy, even high quality manufacturers sometimes let a real lemon slip by factory inspection. <br />Glad to help another beginner, Mike.
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